Tech Topic

Title: Advocacy

Grade Level: 6^th grade

Students will work in groups of 3-4 to create a commercial on advocacy (children can choose own topic – to be approved by teacher). Students can choose between creating a powerpoint or a short video for their commercial. Students are to present their project to the class.

HCPS III

Health

Standard 7: ADVOCACY: Advocate for personal, family, and community health

Benchmark HE.6-8.7.1 Use effective strategies to influence and support others in making healthful choices

Benchmark HE.6-8.7.2 Use appropriate methods to communicate accurate health information and ideas

Language Arts

Standard 6: Oral Communication: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Apply knowledge of verbal and nonverbal language to communicate effectively in various situations: interpersonal, group, and public for a variety of purposes

Benchmark LA.K.6.1 Express ideas through simple activities

NETS

1) Technology productivity tools

• Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
• Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

2) Technology communications tools

• Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.